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Cucumber-Lime Paletas

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Cucumber-Lime PaletasChristopher Testani

A hint of fresh ginger gives these refreshing ice pops just a small kick of tingly heat.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8

Ingredients

1 peeled large cucumber (10–12 ounces)
1 cup simple syrup
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Puree 1 peeled large cucumber (10–12 ounces) with 1 cup simple syrup, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger until smooth.

    Step 2

    Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup, divide among ice-pop molds, insert sticks, and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.

TagsPopsicleFrozen DessertDessertMexicanLatin AmericanCucumberVegetableLimeCitrusFruitSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBlenderBon Appétit

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